Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Oakland Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $700 (104 Rentals)

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Artthaus SIX
Studio Apartments

Artthaus SIX

825 6th AveOakland, CA 94606
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ArtHaus Grand
Studio Apartments

ArtHaus Grand

220 Grand AveOakland, CA 94610
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715 Peralta St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

715 Peralta St

715 Peralta StOakland, CA 94607
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Hillcastle Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Hillcastle Apartments

1431 Jackson StOakland, CA 94612
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Nook on Valdez
Studio Apartments

Nook on Valdez

2425 Valdez StOakland, CA 94612
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Downtown Oakland, Oakland, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Oakland Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Oakland area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at Claridge Apartments priced from $815. ArtHaus Grand has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,198. Here are the most affordable Downtown Oakland apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Claridge ApartmentsStudio / 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$815
ArtHaus GrandBStudio,1BA$1,198
Nook on ValdezFLOOR PLAN AStudio,1BA$1,250
3301 Telegraph Ave.0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,300
PiedmontStudio Income-RestrictedStudio,1BA$1,300
ArtHaus NinthStudio (2bed split)Studio,1BA$1,328
ArtHaus ChestnutBStudio,1BA$1,336
ArtHaus 820Studio Plan AStudio,1BA$1,350
ArtHaus BrushDStudio,1BA$1,350
NEW 200 East 15th Street0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,375

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Oakland, CA

As of November 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Oakland area is the $2.22 price per square foot 2335 Market St Model at 2335 Market St, Unit B in the in the West Oakland neighborhood starting from $3,995. The second greatest value Downtown Oakland apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Apartment Model at 350 Vernon starting at $2,695 with a $1.55 price per square foot in the Harrison Street neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Oakland apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2335 Market St, Unit B2335 Market St3BR,3BA$2.22
350 Vernon2 Bedroom 2 Bath Apartment2BR,2BA$1.55
5th Street LoftsLoft CStudio ,1BA$2.03
The Blue Cap Lofts1bed 2bath1BR,2BA$2.08
MariposaC12BR,1BA$2.22
152 International Boulevard, Unit B152 International Boulevard1BR,1BA$2.20
276 Adams1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$2.15
Lakeshore Gardens1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.00
Alice Court1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.33
524 25th St, Unit 524-1524 25th St1BR,1BA$2.28

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across California, including Oakland. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and easy access to the parks, pet-friendly features, family-friendly amenities, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Oakland Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Oakland?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Oakland is under $1,375.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Oakland?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Oakland is Raymond Apartments which is listed at $1,545, while the average apartment in Downtown Oakland costs $7,403.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Oakland?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 73 regular apartments in Downtown Oakland that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Downtown Oakland?

Cheap apartments in Downtown Oakland have an average cost of $309 which is $7,094 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Oakland.

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